Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) CenterPointe Hospital

St. Charles MO (Greater St. Louis Area) Relocation Assistance Available

This is more than a Chief Nursing Officer role. Its an opportunity to influence the future of behavioral healthcare at one of Missouris premier psychiatric and addiction treatment hospitals.

If youre a nursing executive who is passionate about developing strong clinical teams driving quality outcomes and shaping organizational strategy we invite you to explore this exciting leadership opportunity with CenterPointe Hospital.

CenterPointe Hospital is seeking an experienced forward-thinking Chief Nursing Officer to join our Executive Leadership this role youll work alongside the CEO and senior leaders to strengthen nursing excellence foster a culture of engagement and accountability and support the continued growth and success of the hospital. If youre energized by making a meaningful impact on patients employees and the broader community wed love to connect with you.

About CenterPointe Hospital:

Located in St. Charles Missouri just outside of St. Louis CenterPointe Hospital is a leading behavioral health provider offering specialized treatment for adolescents adults and senior adults facing mental health and substance use challenges. Through a comprehensive continuum of care that includes inpatient hospitalization residential treatment detoxification services and outpatient programming CenterPointe helps individuals build the foundation for lasting recovery and wellness.

CenterPointe Hospital is part of Acadia Healthcare the nations largest stand-alone behavioral healthcare provider. As a member of the Acadia family youll have access to extensive leadership resources clinical best practices executive mentorship and long-term career growth opportunities while maintaining a significant impact at the local hospital level.

Why Senior Nursing Leaders Choose Acadia:

As Chief Nursing Officer youll enjoy:

• A true seat at the executive leadership table
• Direct partnership with the CEO Medical Director and senior leadership team
• The opportunity to influence hospital-wide clinical operational and strategic initiatives
• Autonomy to build mentor and develop a high-performing nursing organization
• Access to corporate nursing leadership and executive mentorship
• Exposure to best practices and innovation across Acadias nationwide network
• Opportunities for continued career advancement throughout the organization
• This is a highly visible leadership role where your expertise vision and leadership can directly impact patient care employee engagement and organizational success.

Why Youll Love This Opportunity:

• Executive Support & Leadership Development
  Executive mentorship from experienced behavioral health nursing leaders
• Access to leadership development programs and executive training resources
• Collaboration with accomplished healthcare leaders across the Acadia network
• Opportunities to participate in strategic initiatives at both the hospital and corporate levels

Career Growth:

Whether your long-term goal is to continue expanding your impact as a Chief Nursing Officer or pursue broader opportunities in healthcare operations regional leadership or corporate nursing leadership Acadia is committed to supporting your professional development and career growth.

Comprehensive Rewards:

• Relocation Assistance Available
• Competitive Executive Compensation Package
• Annual Bonus Opportunity
• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Extended Sick Leave
• Employee Wellness and Mental Health Benefits

Your Impact:

As Chief Nursing Officer you will serve as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team and provide strategic oversight for all nursing services throughout the hospital. You will:

• Lead nursing strategy clinical excellence and operational performance
• Develop mentor and support nursing leaders and frontline staff
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission CMS state and regulatory standards
• Drive workforce planning staffing effectiveness and nursing resource management
• Partner with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes
• Monitor quality indicators and champion performance improvement initiatives
• Support employee engagement retention and leadership development
• Influence organizational planning decision-making and long-term growth strategies
• Foster a culture of accountability compassion safety and patient-centered care

The Leader Were Looking For:

You may be an exceptional fit if you:

• Inspire coach and develop high-performing teams
• Lead with both accountability and empathy
• Balance strategic thinking with operational execution
• Thrive in fast-paced healthcare environments
• Build strong relationships across disciplines and departments
• Have a passion for behavioral health and exceptional patient care
• Embrace continuous improvement and innovation
• View leadership as an opportunity to mentor others and create lasting organizational impact

• Active RN License (MO or eligible for reciprocity).
• Proven Nursing Leadership (CNO DON or equivalent).
• Behavioral Health Experience in an inpatient psychiatric setting (required).
• Strategic & Operational Expertise with strong interpersonal skills.
• BSN required; MSN or mental health nursing preferred.
• 6 years RN experience (10 preferred).
• 3 years progressive nursing management.
• 2 years behavioral health RN experience in inpatient psychiatry.

Ready to Lead Change

If youre ready to make a meaningful impact elevate nursing practice and help shape the future of behavioral healthcare we invite you to apply for this exciting executive leadership opportunity at CenterPointe Hospital. Join a team committed to clinical excellence compassionate care innovation and improving the lives of those we serve every day.

Were Committed to Inclusion and Equity

CenterPointe Hospital is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every employee feels valued respected and empowered to succeed. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability veteran status veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal state or local laws.

Your Time Matters to Us

We appreciate your interest in CenterPointe Hospital and the time youve invested in applying. Every application receives careful consideration. While only candidates whose qualifications most closely align with our current needs may be contacted we sincerely thank all applicants for considering CenterPointe Hospital as part of their professional journey.

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